Pork and Green Onion Dumplings

Also known as pot-stickers, these dumplings are little pockets with a big punch! Don't be afraid of working with the wrappers, it's easier than it looks.

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork

2 small cloves garlic

2 tsp ginger, minced

2/3 cup shredded cabbage

1/2 red pepper, diced

3 green onions, diced

1 tbsp sirachi sauce

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp dark soy sauce

1/2 tsp sesame oil

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup light soy sauce

2 tbs. rice vinegar

1 tbs. Asian sesame oil

1/2 tsp. Sirachi sauce

1 tsp. minced green onions

Directions

Place filling ingredients in a large glass bowl and mix gently with a wooden spoon until combined. This mixture can be covered and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to fill the dumplings.

Lay the dumpling wrappers out on a flat surface, then place a dollop of filling, a heaping teaspoon on the centre of each wrapper. Lift the sides of the wrapper, creating a pouch, and twist to seal.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large sauté pan on HIGH. Fill the pan with 30 dumplings and fry until bottoms are crispy and golden brown. Carefully pour 1 cup water into the pan, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Serve with a spicy dipping sauce.

Dipping Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a glass mixing bowl and whisk vigorously.